This competency-based, skill-building course will help non-U.S. students, first generation immigrants and foreign-born professionals better understand and master American e-Learning, as well as other U.S. virtual environments, for college and career success.
To excel in American online learning and work environments, international students and foreign-born professionals need to know how American universities and companies use the Internet to organize study and work, develop and execute projects, communicate ideas, collaborate, and solve organizational and technical problems. By taking this course, you will learn how to enhance your cultural knowledge and assess potential skill gaps that may hinder your online experience or negatively impact your performance in U.S. virtual work environments. Throughout the course you will systematically review competencies required for online work, come to better understand common barriers for non-native students and professionals, learn how to detect and overcome competency gaps, and develop plans for self-improvement.
We hope that you will enjoy the course and invite you to share your own experiences with other students.

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Fechas límite flexibles

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Horas para completar

Aprox. 11 horas para completar

Sugerido: 5 weeks, 4-5 hours/week...

Idiomas disponibles

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Inglés (English)

100 % en línea

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Fechas límite flexibles

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Horas para completar

Aprox. 11 horas para completar

Sugerido: 5 weeks, 4-5 hours/week...

Idiomas disponibles

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Inglés (English)

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Semana

1

Horas para completar

4 horas para completar

International learners in U.S. online education

In this introductory module, we explain why many international online learners and foreign-born professionals experience problems in American e-learning environments and how they can use a competency-based approach to overcome barriers and become fully proficient for college and career success. Your instructors for this week are Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin, Dr. Dana Gliserman-Kopans, Dr. Michele Forte, and Amy Giaculli. Guest lecturers are Prof. Xenia Coulter and Lorette Pellettiere Calix....

Bonus interview: A faculty perspective on working with international students in online environments13m

Alex: What do you want to know about the online classroom in the U.S.?3m

Classroom navigation8m

Getting help2m

Student information center1m

Student services4m

Disability services1m

The U.S. academic system5m

Academic qualifications and degrees8m

Bonus lecture: The philosophy of American education7m

Bonus lecture: The methodology of American education8m

Reading6 lecturas

How this course works10m

How I can contribute10m

Navigating the online classroom10m

Important skills for online learners10m

Tips for success in the online environment10m

Week 1 Learning journal10m

Quiz5 ejercicios de práctica

Do you need this course? Take this self-assessment practice quiz!8m

Week 1 Self-assessment8m

Week 1 Lesson 2 practice quiz: Barriers and competencies24m

Week 1 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz: U.S. online education16m

Week 1 Final quiz: Barriers to U.S. online education10m

Semana

2

Horas para completar

4 horas para completar

Overcoming barriers of technology, language, and culture

This week covers three lessons to help you address the key barriers of technology, language, and culture. The first lesson on technology will help you become familiar with the general expectations regarding the technological competencies necessary for your success in the U.S. university environment. Our goal is to make you an expert user of technology which will empower you navigate comfortably through your online learning program with ease, no matter the school or program in which you are enrolled. The remaining two lessons are designed to help you understand the critical language and cross-cultural factors that might either hinder or help your success as a student in an American setting. The main objective is to master the language and cultural competencies that are needed to fulfill the required tasks for efficient and effective cross-cultural communication. Your instructor for this week is Dr. Bidhan Chandra, capstone task facilitator - Dr. Michele Forte. ...

Navigating the U.S. academic system

In this week, you will become familiar with the U.S. academic system, concentrating especially on communications and the culture of online environments. We will look closely at the American online classroom and review necessary skills. Your instructor for this week is Dr. Dana Gliserman-Kopans, capstone task facilitator - Dr. Michele Forte. ...

Understanding the American Education System - A student's perspective1m

The Role of the Online Instructor2m

American Culture in the Classroom - A student's perspective1m

Understanding the Philosophies Behind American Education - A student's perspective58s

Participating in Classroom Discussions - A student's perspective2m

Overcoming Language Barriers - A student's perspective1m

Communicating With Your Instructor - A student's perspective3m

The Online Learning Environment3m

Online library1m

Evaluating Information Sources for Audience and Purpose7m

Narrowing Your Topic3m

Your Research Question and Thesis Statement5m

Reading16 lecturas

Entering the American Classroom10m

Student Roles and the Learning Environment10m

Faculty Roles10m

Classroom Culture10m

Addressing Faculty10m

Class Discussions10m

Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Communication10m

Becoming a Better Writer10m

The Varieties and Purposes of Writing10m

Audience10m

The Writing Process10m

Scholarly vs. Popular Sources10m

Thesis or Claim10m

Essay structure10m

Tone, Diction, and Mechanics10m

Week 3 Learning journal10m

Quiz5 ejercicios de práctica

Week 3: Lesson 1 Practice quiz12m

Week 3: Lesson 2 Practice quiz12m

Week 3: Lesson 3 Practice quiz10m

Week 3 Self assessment8m

Week 3 Final quiz: The U.S. Academic System10m

Semana

4

Horas para completar

4 horas para completar

Navigating U.S. professional environments

In this week, you will become familiar with the professional contexts of U.S. working environments. We will look closely at employability skills such as self-management, problem solving, creativity, and self-directed learning. We will also examine how ethics, leadership, and teamwork skills may contribute to your success in the U.S. professional context. We will close the week by exploring professional contexts in specific areas. Throughout this week, you will be provided with example scenarios to help you get acquainted with the type of interactions that happen in U.S. environments – both work and learning. Your instructor for this week is Dr. Anant Deshpande, capstone task facilitator - Dr. Michele Forte. ...

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